Entries by BBC News

Countdown to pharmacies’ protest over funding

Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.

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Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.

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Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech

Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

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Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?

Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can encourage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.

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Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?

Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can enocurage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.

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Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Kendall

Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.

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Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay

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Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus

The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay

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‘Too much bureaucracy,’ Reeves tells regulators

The chancellor wants to cut red tape to boost growth, but critics say there is no plan.

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What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.

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